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SHUFEI (SOPHIE) YAN

Sunnybank Hills,Australia

Summary

Experienced and dedicated lawyer proficient in QLD property law. Skilled in managing various transfer files independently and training and supervising offshore paralegals. Committed to providing high-quality legal support in any legal environment I engaged with.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Lawyer

Lead Conveyancing
03.2024 - Current
  • Proficient in reviewing and drafting REIQ and OTP contracts, ensuring compliance and client interests
  • Independently manage various types of transfer files, maintaining efficiency and accuracy
  • Train and supervise 20 offshore paralegals, ensuring they provide accurate advice to clients, such as special condition clauses, thereby enhancing team productivity and overall quality
  • Communicate with clients, resolve property law related legal issues, and provide legal advice and support
  • Draft Wills for clients, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal requirements.

Law Clerk

AE & Associates Law and Migration
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Proficiently utilized Smokeball for file management, including opening files and ensuring organised and efficient documents management
  • Drafted precise legal agreements/documents, including letters, emails and Deed of Rescission
  • Managed the seamless distribution and meticulous collection of legal documents
  • Collaborated closely with counsels to prepare effectively for court proceedings
  • Effectively advocated on behalf of clients to adjourn matters when necessary
  • Provided invaluable assistance to the principal solicitor in drafting affidavits and Statutory Declarations in criminal matters
  • Conducted thorough conveyancing searches and facilitated successful PEXA settlements
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of clients' leases provided by the other party, proficiently comparing and elucidating differences between the new lease document and the previous one
  • Offered insightful reviews of clients' Franchisee Agreements, delivering clear and concise summary reports
  • Delivered expert analysis of clients' Financial Agreements provided by the other party, ensuring clients received comprehensive understanding through detailed summary reports
  • Skilfully prepared Contracts of Sale to meet clients' needs and expectations
  • Assisted the Principal lawyer with several personal injury cases, which involved tasks such as assisting with Victim Assist applications, liaising with Victim Assist staff, and clients' psychologists and dentists.

Paralegal

Gold Coast Community Legal Centre
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Served as a friendly and hardworking paralegal
  • Interviewed challenging clients (disabled/elderly) with patience
  • Prepared legal documents for clients and proceedings
  • Learned forth excellent communication skills
  • Drafted and edited legal letters
  • Attended the DV court with the senior solicitor.

Paralegal

Morrison Specter Attorneys at Law
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Drafted and edited legal agreements
  • Drafted letter of demand for neighbourhood disputes
  • Distributed and collected legal documents
  • Explained hardcore agreements to the client
  • Upheld the highest standards of honesty and integrity
  • Provided accurate and punctual processing of all work requests while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanour
  • Assisted the principal lawyer with spouse visa application
  • Assisted the principal lawyer with QCAT applications and lodgements.

Paralegal

AGC Lawyers
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
  • Such as adjusting a financial agreement and reviewing a PR renewal document
  • Organised and prioritised work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
  • Served as a friendly and hardworking paralegal
  • Interviewed clients with a professional and friendly attitude
  • Promptly responded to messages from clients and bosses.

Youth Mentor

Youth Off the Streets
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked with patience to help young children
  • Worked well on a team to engage in activities designed for young children
  • Served as a friendly and encouraging mentor to young children and monitored children with known issues.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen
08.2023

Juris Doctor -

Griffith University
03.2023

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice -

Griffith University
08.2020

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Building Trust and Relationships

Timeline

Property Lawyer

Lead Conveyancing
03.2024 - Current

Law Clerk

AE & Associates Law and Migration
05.2023 - 10.2023

Paralegal

Morrison Specter Attorneys at Law
10.2022 - 05.2023

Paralegal

Gold Coast Community Legal Centre
07.2022 - 10.2022

Youth Mentor

Youth Off the Streets
10.2019 - 01.2020

Paralegal

AGC Lawyers
09.2019 - 01.2020

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen

Juris Doctor -

Griffith University

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice -

Griffith University

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